FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JV100 was released 13 months after the H50 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the JV100 grades versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony H50
JV100 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm JV100
H50 | JV100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony H50
JV100 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 vs the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and H50.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JV100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger JV100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony H50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Also called | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 547g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $99 | $80 |